Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic Inherent of the Non-

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic inherent of the non- endospore- forming gram- positive rods?

• A) carry out fermentative metabolism
• B) lack cell walls
• C) nonpathogenic
• D) are aerotolerant
• E) display a branched filamentous morphology

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